Director, Truthout Center for Grassroots Journalism
Maya Schenwar is the Director of the Truthout Center for Grassroots Journalism. She focuses on journalism, media, and press, emphasizing the importance of grassroots reporting. Maya's work has been featured in notable outlets such as The Marshall Project, Prism, and In These Times.
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By: Negin Owliaei, Maya Schenwar
A person holds a candle in the memorial space during a Charlie Kirk vigil at Burlington Commons on September 17, 2025, in Burlington, Kentucky.
By: Negin Owliaei, Maya Schenwar
White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller promised to dismantle leftist networks across the U.S. "in Charlie's name," as the Trump Administration's broader commitment to consolidating power by demolishing civil rights, free speech, and free press become clear.
By: Maya Schenwar, Lara Witt
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Marginalized voices are facing new pressures amid industry cutbacks and increasing attacks from the Trump administration
By: Lara Witt, Maya Schenwar
With the folding of Teen Vogue and the loss of newsroom diversity, journalism faces new obstacles amid right-wing pressure.
By: Abbie Illenberger, Nathan Ryan, Maya Schenwar
Rest in power to Amisha Patel, who dedicated her life to dismantling systems of oppression and connecting human beings to each other.
By: Maya Schenwar
Truthout and Haymarket Books examine the world made by the War on Terror and the struggle against it.
By: Negin Owliaei, Maya Schenwar
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